• Matchup to watch: The last time these two teams played, a year ago in University Park, Pa., the Buckeyes survived an 87-84 scare because center Jantel Lavender had 36 points and 16 rebounds. Lavender did not have power forward Star Allen at her side that night. She does now, and the combination is getting scary. The Lions have to mind the post to have a chance.

• Notable: Penn State junior guard Tyra Grant reached at least 20 points for the 15th time this season Thursday and passed the 1,400-point plateau in a 65-50 win over Northwestern. Ohio State seniors Ashlee Trebilcock and Star Allen, an Independence graduate, are playing their final games in Value City Arena. The Buckeyes can reach the 800-win mark for the program. Guard Samantha Prahalis needs six assists to tie Kim Wilburn (168) for most by a freshman in program history.